Gold2026 Parade of Homes
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Lot 60, McLaurin Farms
3829 Cobbler View Way, Fuquay-Varina · Fully staged
Parade map 64 · entered as The Onyx
Category 20 · $1,175,000 to $1,240,000
Gold2026 Parade of Homes
The Onyx · Category 20
The Onyx · Category 20
Triangle Parade of Homes
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Gemstone Homes builds luxury custom homes in North Carolina's Research Triangle.
2026 Triangle Parade of Homes
Gold for The Onyx at McLaurin Farms.
Category 20 · $1,175,000 to $1,240,000
Open October 16 to 18 · Parade map 64
See The OnyxPictured: The Onyx, Lot 60, McLaurin Farms
The finishes
Take your time with the finishes.
You'll live with them a lot longer than you'll spend choosing them.
Selections come before construction. We work through those decisions with you before the build begins.
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Behind the walls
Ask about the construction.
We'll be glad you did.
Our pre-drywall walkthrough is part of the building process, so you can see the work before drywall goes up.
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ZIP System sheathing
Structural panels with a built-in water-resistive barrier, taped at the seams.
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California corners
Exterior corners framed to leave room for insulation where the two walls meet.
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Sealed, conditioned crawl space
Sealed and conditioned with the house rather than vented to the outside air.
The owners
The person who builds your home should care about it as much as you do.
Two disciplines, one standard.
Ken Godwin
Ken came up on jobsites. He's the builder, and the standard every Gemstone crew builds to is his.
Chris Schiavone
Chris grew up in his family's commercial HVAC business and went on to build a career in technology. He runs the business side, the systems and the strategy that keep every project on track.
The owners set the standard, and dedicated project managers hold it in the field every day. You'll work with Chris during the process. Your project manager handles day-to-day communication and oversees construction.
Gemstone builds in the communities where Ken and Chris raise their families: Fuquay-Varina, Holly Springs and Apex.
2017Founded in Fuquay-Varina
30+Years of combined experience
“Ken & Chris are top notch!”
Kourtney T., on Google
4.7
across 46 Google reviews
“Stunning homes and craftsmanship!”
Jacie D., on Google
“Quality builder with so much attention to detail! Easy to work with and very communicative!”
Dawn H., on Google
“By far the most creative builder downtown.”
Sebastian S., on Google
On the tour
View the homes.
Free and open to the public. No ticket needed.
October 2026
Open noon to 5 every tour day
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Weekend three
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Durant Road
14020 Durant Road, Raleigh · Fully staged
Parade map 179 · entered as The Emerald II
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West Chatham Street
502 and 506 W Chatham Street, Apex · Fully staged
Parade maps 17 and 18 · two cottages side by side
Talk to us
Have a few questions? Let's talk them through.
Bring your ideas. We'll tell you what we'd recommend and why.